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Two sedans crashed at 139 Street and Hillside Avenue in Queens. A female driver suffered chest injuries and bruising. The collision involved a left turn and failure to yield right-of-way. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:06 AM on 139 Street near Hillside Avenue in Queens. Two sedans collided: a 2021 Porsche traveling west and a 2011 GMC making a left turn northeast. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the Porsche and the center front end of the GMC. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. The female driver of the Porsche, age 49, was injured with chest contusions and bruising but was not ejected and remained conscious. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. The GMC driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the left turn. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front ends. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707842, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 76-year-old man crossing a marked crosswalk in Queens was struck by a northbound sedan making a left turn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing serious abdominal and pelvic injuries. The pedestrian remained conscious after impact.

According to the police report, a 76-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 84 Avenue and 170 Street in Queens at 11:35 AM. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal when a northbound sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, made a left turn. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors on the driver's part. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries to the abdomen and pelvis but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage despite impact at the center front end. The report highlights driver errors as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707341, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A westbound sedan collided with a parked vehicle on Highland Avenue in Queens. The impact struck the left side doors of the parked car and the right front bumper of the moving sedan. A rear-seat passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash.

According to the police report, at 9:02 AM on Highland Avenue in Queens, a 2023 Kia sedan traveling westbound struck a 2019 Honda sedan that was parked. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the moving sedan and the left side doors of the parked vehicle. The Kia had two occupants, including a 44-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear who was injured with head trauma and whiplash. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The driver of the moving sedan was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, but the collision involved a moving vehicle striking a stationary one, indicating a failure to maintain control or awareness. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706993, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound sedan collided with a parked SUV on Main Street in Queens. Both drivers suffered whiplash and back injuries. The impact damaged the right front bumper of the sedan and the left rear bumper of the SUV. Driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, at 12:15 PM in Queens near 85-15 Main Street, a 2008 sedan traveling north struck a parked 2020 SUV. The sedan's right front bumper impacted the left rear bumper of the stationary vehicle, causing damage to both. The sedan driver, a 28-year-old male, and the SUV driver, a 51-year-old female, were both injured, reporting whiplash and back pain. Both were conscious and not ejected from their vehicles. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, indicating no clear driver error was identified. The SUV was starting from parking, and the sedan was going straight ahead. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703755, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver suffered full-body abrasions after being struck from behind. The crash happened on 144 Street as the moped slowed. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as the primary cause. The rider remained conscious but injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:50 on 144 Street involving a moped traveling south. The moped driver was slowing or stopping when struck from behind at the center back end by an unspecified vehicle also traveling south. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The moped driver, a 32-year-old male, was injured with abrasions over his entire body but was not ejected and remained conscious. The vehicle that struck the moped showed no damage despite the impact. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The report highlights driver error as the cause without attributing fault to the injured moped rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699381, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a moped traveling straight on Queens Boulevard. The moped driver, unlicensed, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The sedan’s left rear quarter panel and the moped’s right front bumper were damaged in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Queens Boulevard at 11:35. A licensed male driver in a 2017 Honda sedan was making a left turn when his vehicle impacted the right front bumper of a moped traveling straight northbound. The moped carried two occupants, including the driver, a 37-year-old male who was unlicensed. The moped driver sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. The report lists no specific contributing factors but notes the moped driver was unlicensed. The collision highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to oncoming traffic, with the unlicensed status of the moped driver noted but not identified as a direct cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697774, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver making a left turn struck a 49-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The impact occurred at an intersection, highlighting driver inattention as the cause.

According to the police report, a 2019 SUV traveling southwest on 150 Street was making a left turn when it struck a 49-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, which also sustained damage. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian's action of crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This collision underscores the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692106, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound sedan collided with a parked sedan on 148 Street in Queens. The moving vehicle's front end hit the parked car's left side doors. The driver of the moving sedan suffered a head injury and concussion, losing consciousness at the scene.

According to the police report, at 22:45 on 148 Street in Queens, a sedan traveling south struck a parked sedan. The point of impact was the moving vehicle's center front end against the parked vehicle's left side doors. The driver of the moving sedan, a 24-year-old male occupant, was injured with a head injury and concussion. He was semiconscious and reported as losing consciousness. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited. The collision caused significant damage to both vehicles, emphasizing the dangers posed by vehicles parked along active travel lanes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691832, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 66-year-old man crossing with the signal was hit by a sedan making a left turn on Queens Boulevard. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Queens Boulevard made a left turn and struck a 66-year-old male pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The impact occurred at the sedan's center front end. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The driver was licensed and operating a 2002 Honda sedan. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4689146, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck a sedan on Hillside Avenue in Queens. The taxi driver, 65, suffered a head injury and shock. The crash damaged the front of the taxi and the sedan’s right side. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on Hillside Avenue collided with a sedan traveling north. The point of impact was the taxi's center front end and the sedan's right side doors. The taxi driver, a 65-year-old man, was injured with a head injury and experienced shock. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The sedan had no occupants at the time. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687716, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Queens Boulevard at night. Both drivers were distracted. The front passenger and driver of one vehicle suffered neck and head bruises. Both wore lap belts and remained conscious. Impact hit front bumpers. Injuries were moderate.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Queens Boulevard near Hillside Avenue in Queens. The crash occurred at 9:30 p.m. Both drivers were cited for driver inattention or distraction. The impact involved the left front bumper of one sedan and the right front bumper of the other. A 24-year-old female front passenger sustained a neck contusion and bruising. The 53-year-old male driver of the same vehicle suffered head contusions. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The other sedan had one male driver who was also distracted. The report lists driver inattention as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles. No ejections occurred. Injuries were classified as moderate.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675984, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on 150 Street in Queens. The female driver of one SUV suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way. Both vehicles struck on right side and front end. The injured driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 150 Street in Queens. The driver of one SUV, a 38-year-old woman, was injured with head trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The crash involved impact to the right side doors of her vehicle and the center front end of the other SUV. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the collision. No ejections occurred. The report does not indicate any other contributing factors or victim errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669829, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-on at 84 Avenue in Queens. Both drivers were licensed men traveling straight. A 21-year-old female front passenger suffered bruises and elbow injuries. No ejections occurred. Damage was to the left and right front bumpers of the vehicles.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 84 Avenue in Queens. Both drivers, licensed men from New York, were traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. The impact was at the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. A 21-year-old female front passenger was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond unspecified causes. The crash resulted in moderate injuries to the passenger but no further details on fault or violations.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666446, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 55-year-old female driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries in a Queens crash. The BMW sedan struck another vehicle from behind on Hoover Avenue. She was not ejected but went into shock. Police list unspecified contributing factors.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old female driver was injured when her 2019 BMW sedan collided with the center back end of another vehicle on Hoover Avenue in Queens. The driver sustained abdominal and pelvic injuries and was in shock at the scene. The report notes unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle northbound. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved. The crash caused damage to the center back end of the sedan. No helmet or signaling factors were mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663627, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-scooter rider collided with an SUV turning improperly on 141 Street in Queens. The rider suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The SUV was parked before the crash and hit the scooter's front end. The rider remained conscious.

According to the police report, an e-scooter traveling west on 141 Street was struck by an SUV turning improperly from a parked position. The e-scooter driver, a 33-year-old man, sustained knee and lower leg fractures and dislocations but was not ejected and remained conscious. The SUV impacted the scooter's center front end, damaging its front. The contributing factor listed was "Turning Improperly," indicating the SUV driver failed to execute a proper turn. The e-scooter rider was wearing a helmet, but no other contributing factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by improper vehicle maneuvers in shared road spaces.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653293, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-on and side-on at Hillside Avenue and Vanwyck Expressway. Both drivers were distracted. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Hillside Avenue near Vanwyck Expressway. The crash involved a northbound Infiniti sedan and an eastbound Nissan sedan. Both drivers were cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction as contributing factors. The Infiniti driver, a 42-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the center front end of the Infiniti and the right side doors of the Nissan. Both vehicles sustained significant damage. No other injuries or contributing factors were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647842, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Nissan SUV struck a stopped Ford transit van on Parsons Boulevard in Queens. The SUV driver, a 39-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained damage to their right sides.

According to the police report, a 2014 Nissan SUV traveling south on Parsons Boulevard rear-ended a 2019 Ford transit van that was stopped in traffic. The SUV driver, a 39-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and experienced shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The collision caused damage to the right front bumper of the SUV and the right rear bumper of the transit van. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647566, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old on an e-bike was struck by two SUVs on 164th Street. Thrown from his bike, he landed hard. The drivers fled. He died alone, marked by the violence of impact. The street stayed silent. The danger stayed.

A 20-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed after being struck by two SUVs on 164th Street. According to the police report, 'A 20-year-old man on an e-bike was struck by two SUVs. Thrown from the saddle, he hit the street hard. His body bore the mark of impact. The drivers kept going. He died there, alone.' The crash involved a Mercedes SUV and a Jeep SUV, both traveling south. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The drivers left the scene. No other contributing factors were listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645408, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 63-year-old man suffered chest fractures after a sedan backed unsafely on 84 Drive in Queens. The vehicle struck him at unsafe speed. The impact caused severe injury. The driver failed to back safely, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2021 Honda sedan backed unsafely on 84 Drive in Queens. The pedestrian was struck outside an intersection, suffering chest fractures and dislocations. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The sedan was traveling north and impacted the pedestrian with its center front end. The driver’s unsafe backing maneuver caused the collision. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene but sustained serious injuries. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642897, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed on Grand Central Parkway at 2 a.m. A 40-year-old female driver suffered chest injuries and whiplash. The SUV hit the sedan’s right front bumper with its left front. Unsafe lane changing caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 2021 SUV and a 2019 sedan collided while traveling eastbound on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV’s left front bumper struck the sedan’s right front bumper. The sedan’s 40-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining chest trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt with an airbag deployed. The report lists unsafe lane changing as the contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642977, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15